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Awatere Valley Pinot Noir

8.69 ratings

9.03 pro ratings

Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

8.8

Tasty under $20 #pinot

Tasty under $20 #pinot

May 16th, 2014

8.5

Deep garnet colour with cherry flavours and a hint of spice. Nice soft finish that went very well with the venison.

Deep garnet colour with cherry flavours and a hint of spice. Nice soft finish that went very well with the venison.

Nov 29th, 2015

9.0

Piney, fruit forward and fuller bodied for the varietal. Would be great with grilled meat!

Piney, fruit forward and fuller bodied for the varietal. Would be great with grilled meat!

Sep 12th, 2015

8.7

A solid Pinot, better with some air, highlights of dark fruit!

A solid Pinot, better with some air, highlights of dark fruit!

Jun 7th, 2014

Robin Kelley O'Connor

Educator Italian Wine Merchants

9.6

Robin had this 10 years ago

Robin had this 10 years ago

Aug 13th, 2014

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

8.6

Eric had this 11 years ago

Eric had this 11 years ago

Jan 28th, 2014

Caroline Porter

8.5

Caroline had this 9 years ago

Caroline had this 9 years ago

Feb 27th, 2016

8.3

Michael had this 9 years ago

Michael had this 9 years ago

Feb 3rd, 2016

7.7

Lee had this 11 years ago

Lee had this 11 years ago

Jun 29th, 2013